Legal Services for Recovery and Insolvent Files

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $27 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca. Scope of Work FCC’s core business is to make loans to farmers and agribusinesses. In instances where FCC needs to initiate a recovery action, it often requires the assistance of a solicitor that is qualified in the areas of debt recovery and insolvency. The objective of this RFP is to establish a list of preferred solicitors that FCC can engage for these files. FCC intends to establish its list based on the geographical area(s) that the selected solicitors can service (the final number of solicitors selected per region will be determined by FCC). Ideally, lawyers should have practiced for a minimum of 10 years in debt recovery and insolvency and have significant experience in the agri-business and agriculture sectors FCC’s goal is to establish a list of lawyers, and not necessarily a list of law firms. Respondents should focus on ensuring that the lawyers that they propose are a suitable fit for this work. Respondents should note that selection for FCC’s preferred solicitors list does not imply that each solicitor will be engaged on a regular basis (or be awarded any work at all). FCC will engage solicitors based on who it deems as best suited to work on each individual file. RFP Schedule: RFP issue date: August 4, 2015 Vendor questions accepted until: August 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM Responses to questions provided by: August 25, 2015 at 5:00 PM RFP closing date and time: September 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM Requesting the RFP Document: Qualified vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact: Mike Humble Corporate Procurement Manager Farm Credit Canada procurement@fcc.ca

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Roster of Learning and Development Consultants

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Roster of Learning and Development ConsultantsScope of Work
FCC is seeking to create a roster of learning and development (L&D) professionals to supplement internal resources. The intent of this RFP is to take a proactive approach to identifying and pre-qualifying a limited number of external vendors with whom we may engage occasionally, on an as-required basis.
RFP ScheduleRFP issue date: October 15, 2015Vendor questions accepted until: November 2, 2015 at 12:00 PM (CST)Responses to questions provided by: November 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM (CST)RFP closing date and time: November 16, 2015 at 12:00 PM (CST)Requesting the RFP Document
Qualified vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact:
Mike Humble, Corporate Procurement Manager
Farm Credit Canada
procurement@fcc.ca
About FCC
FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $27 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca.

Digital Colour Production Printing Press

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Digital Colour Production Printing Press FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $26 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca. Scope of Work: FCC is releasing this RFP in order to select a new digital colour production printing press to replace its current printing press (a Kodak Nexpress 2100) in its internal print shop, located at its Corporate Office in Regina, SK. FCC will also expect the successful Respondent to provide printing press maintenance, disposal options for its current press and have extensive, progressive experience in equipment production, development and service in the digital colour production industry. RFP Schedule: -RFP issue date: January 30, 2015 -Vendor questions accepted until: February 17, 2015 -Responses to questions provided by: February 23, 2015 -RFP closing date: March 2, 2015 Qualified vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact: Mike Humble Corporate Procurement Manager Farm Credit Canada procurement@fcc.ca

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Computer Assisted Translation and Workflow Software Tool
Farm Credit Canada (“FCC”) is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $27 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca.
Scope of Work
FCC is obligated by the Official Languages Act to provide information and services to employees, customers and the general public in both English and French.
FCC is releasing this RFP with the intention of identifying and selecting a Computer Assisted Translation and Workflow software tool, to replace the current tools being used by its internal Translation Services Department.
FCC’s preference is for a tool that has integrated translation and workflow functionality.
RFP Schedule
RFP issue date: November 23, 2015Vendor questions accepted until: November 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM (noon), CSTResponses to questions provided by: December 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM, CSTRFP closing date and time: December 18th, 2015 at 12:00 PM (noon), CSTProduct Demonstrations (If necessary, short-listed vendors only): From January 11th – 20th , 2016 (tentative)
Requesting the RFP Document
Qualified vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact:
Mike Humble
Corporate Procurement Manager
Farm Credit Canada
procurement@fcc.ca

National Water Cooler Provider

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $27 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca. Scope of Work FCC’s current national contract for the provision of rented water coolers will expire September 30, 2015. FCC is releasing this RFP to award the next contract. The scope of this RFP includes providing filtered water coolers and related services for all of FCC’s offices (approximately 100 locations) across Canada. Many of FCC’s offices are located in rural areas, which are not in close proximity to major urban centers. Ideally, FCC will expect the successful respondent to have a national presence and the capability to service all of its locations. FCC currently uses and will primarily require bottle-less, reverse osmosis water coolers, that meet relevant industry standards and certifications. RFP Schedule: RFP issue date: July 28, 2015 Respondent questions accepted until: August 7, 2015, at 12:00 PM (Noon ) FCC responses to respondent questions provided before: August 12, 2015 at 5:00 PM RFP closing date and time: August 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Requesting the RFP Document Qualified vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact: Mike Humble Corporate Procurement Manager Farm Credit Canada procurement@fcc.ca

RFI for IT Services

Farm Credit Canada | PublishedMay 20, 2015 - Deadline June 19, 2015

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RFI for IT Services FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $27.3 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca. FCC has been leveraging strategic partners to provide essential IT services for more than 10 years. The existing contracts in place for these services will be coming up for renewal in 2016. In preparation, FCC will be issuing a full RFP for these IT services in the summer of 2015. This request for information represents the first step in this procurement process. This is a request for information only. FCC may, at its sole discretion, elect not to accept any submission for any reason. FCC is not obligated to proceed and may cancel this RFI at any time. The tentative RFI for IT Services schedule is as follows: RFI issue date: May 20, 2015 Respondent questions accepted until: May 27, 2015 at 12 p.m. CST FCC responses to respondent questions provided before: June 1, 2015 at 12 p.m. CST RFI closing date/time: June 19, 2015 at 12 p.m. CST Anticipated selection of vendors: June 26, 2015 at 12 p.m. CST Note: The above dates are subject to change at FCC’s sole discretion. Respondents will be advised if they have been selected to continue in the RFP process. Any changes to the RFI schedule will be communicated to all Respondents that are still under consideration at that point in the process. To receive a copy of the complete RFI, email Mike Humble, Manager of Corporate Procurement, at procurement@fcc.ca.

RFP for Procurement Services

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $26 billion and 20 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca. FCC currently has outsourced infrastructure and network services, with a contract scheduled to expire in June 2016. In advance of the contract expiry, FCC will issue an RFP for the outsourced infrastructure and network services as well as other services at its discretion. The current planned completion date of the procurement process (selection of successful vendors and completed contract negotiations) is December 2015, to allow time for transition to new vendor(s) if necessary. The purpose of this RFP is to seek responses from qualified vendors/consultants to assist FCC’s Information Technology Division in all aspects of this procurement process. See the section “Requirements” of the RFP for more detail. This is a request for services only. FCC may, at its sole discretion, elect not to accept any submission for any reason. FCC is not obligated to proceed and may cancel this RFP at any time. The tentative RFP for Services schedule is as follows: RFP issue date: February 2, 2015 Respondent questions accepted until: February 9, 2015 at 12 p.m. CST FCC responses to respondent questions provided before: February 13, 2015 at 12 p.m. CST RFP closing date/time: February 20, 2015 at 12 p.m. CST Anticipated selection of preferred vendor: March 6, 2015 at 12 p.m. CST Note: The above dates are subject to change at FCC’s sole discretion. Respondents will be advised if they have been selected to continue in the RFP process. Any changes to the RFP for Services schedule will be communicated to all Respondents that are still under consideration at that point in the process. To receive a copy of the complete RFP, email Mike Humble, Manager of Corporate Procurement, at procurement@fcc.ca.

Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) – Photography and Videography Providers

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $31 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. Our profits are reinvested back into agriculture and the communities where our customers and employees live and work. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca.

ITQ Process

This is an ITQ only, not a call for tenders. FCC does not intend to create a contractual relationship, either express or implied, with any vendor, until such time that FCC signs a definitive contract with a vendor. FCC is not obligated to award any contract resulting from this ITQ and may cancel this ITQ at any time.

ITQ Scope

FCC currently sources approximately 15 photography / videography shoots per year, in various locations across Canada. Shoots may include requirements for photography, videography or a combination thereof.

FCC is releasing this ITQ to identify providers of commercial photography and video services, that it may consider for inclusion on a source list of preferred vendors. The objective of the source list will be to designate qualified vendors in different regions across Canada, that can be deployed efficiently for shoots in their region (or other regions if/where requested by FCC).

Note: Vendors are advised that no guarantee of future work is implied if selected for FCC’s source list. Vendors will be engaged as required, at FCC’s discretion.

Capabilities and Experience

To be considered for the source list, FCC will expect the vendor to:

illustrate that they can provide top-quality, professional photographic stills and video footage that reflect the style and quality associated with FCC’s brand

be available to travel to different locations across Canada, sometimes on short-notice

describe any bilingual capabilities (may be required for some shoots, typically in Quebec)

carry liability insurance in line with practices common in its industry, and insurance that would cover any assets (i.e. files) it may store on behalf of its clients.

agree to provide FCC full usage rights to all images and video from each shoot

building relationships and acting as a positive representative of its clients

putting people at ease and making shoots enjoyable for the subjects (FCC works predominantly with customers, not professional models - it’s essential that customers are comfortable and have a good experience)

ITQSchedule:

ITQ release date: November 29th, 2017

Vendor questions accepted until: December 7th, at 8:00 AM

Vendor expressions of interest to respond to ITQ by: December 12th at 5:00 PM

Responses to vendor questions provided by: December 12th, at 5:00 PM

ITQ closing date and time: December 20th, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Note: all times are CST, Saskatchewan

Expressions of interest and questions

Vendors who are interested in responding to the ITQ are expected to notify FCC’s ITQ contact of their interest, via email, prior to the date and time noted in the ITQ schedule. Questions must be directed to FCC’s ITQ contact before the dates and times specified in the ITQ schedule.

Note: A written list of FCC’s responses to vendor questions will be distributed only to vendors who have expressed interest in responding to the ITQ, by notifying FCC’s ITQ contact. FCC’s list of responses will not be posted on this website.

ITQ Response Format

The ITQ response is expected to include:

Primary contact person and information

A brief vendor profile (e.g. number of employees, location, time in business, client base, etc).

A description of how the vendor meets each of the items listed in the “Capabilities and Experience” section of this ITQ notice.

A sample of the vendor’s portfolio, illustrating both photographic and video work. FCC’s preference is for vendors to meet this requirement through providing links to their websites (or other online sources) that illustrate their work. If a vendor must embed work samples directly into their ITQ submission, they are advised to apply discretion in limiting the size of the file for practicality.

A list of at least three business references, detailing relevant experience and including the following:

A description of the duration of the business relationship and services provided

Note: Any ITQ response that FCC deems does not include sufficient detail to allow FCC to assess a vendor’s capabilities and experience may be removed from consideration, at FCC’s sole discretion.

ITQ Evaluation

FCC will assess each response that it receives to determine, in its sole discretion, which vendors it deems best meet its requirements and objectives. FCC will reserve the right to request additional information, in any form, from any vendor that it receives an ITQ from to aid in its assessment.

Based on its assessment of ITQ responses, FCC intends to develop a short-list of respondents that it will request additional information from (such as pricing), to complete its assessment and develop the final source list.

Each vendor that submits a response to the ITQ will be advised of the outcome of the ITQ process, once determined by FCC.

FCC ITQ Contact:All questions, expressions of interest and ITQ responses are to be submitted to:

REQUIREMENT: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon Research Centre (SRC) in Saskatoon, SK requires service coverage and preventative maintenance for the Illumina Miseq, Hi-Scan with SQ module, and Illumina C-bot equipment. This includes a comprehensive coverage plan with full coverage on all parts, labour and travel; comprehensive 5 × 24 email support and 5 × 18 telephone support (instrument, applications, bioinformatics); three business day average on-site response time; hardware and software updates; on-site applications support; discounts on advanced training and one preventative maintenance visit per year. This specialized equipment can only be serviced by the original supplier, Illumina. The equipment is proprietary to Illumina and Illumina does not provide licenses to outside contractors to service their machines. SCOPE OF WORK: The Illumina MiSeq, Hi-Scan with SQ module and C-bot were purchased previously from Illumina in 2011, 2012 and 2013. This equipment is essential to a number of projects at SRC. In addition, SRC processes samples for researchers at other AAFC centres and for collaborators in Saskatoon. The Illumina equipment is predominantly used for molecular marker analyses, so it is used for identifying genetic variation and mapping traits of interest and thus is essential for numerous projects in both the Genomics group and the breeding section. Some of the equipment is also used for gene discovery work, in particular for genes controlling resistance to abiotic and biotic stress. The equipment is used by multiple labs in Saskatoon. Labs in Fredericton and Winnipeg have also used the equipment for marker work. CONTRACT PERIOD: The Contract will be for the period from March 19, 2015 to March 18, 2016 with two (2), one (1) year options to extend. INITIAL CONTRACT VALUE: Estimated Value: $63,062.00 USD (plus taxes, if applicable) Option Periods: #1 - March 19, 2016 – March 18, 2017 - $65,406.00 (plus taxes, if applicable) #2 - March 19, 2017 – March 18, 2018 - $68,208.00 (plus taxes, if applicable) PROPOSED CONTRACTOR: Illumina, Inc. 5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92121-1975 United States SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: Illumina Canada is the only company that can provide guaranteed equipment coverage and servicing for this equipment. The equipment is proprietary to Illumina and Illumina does not provide licenses to outside contractors to service their machines. Any outside servicing of equipment (other than Illumina), will no longer allow us to purchase upgrades, trade-in’s to the equipment, etc. and Illumina will no longer guarantee that they could fix the equipment if there is a breakdown. The equipment is expensive and the most cost effective way to ensure there are no work stoppages is to maintain a service contract with Illumina for comprehensive services. These services will provide efficient response times for any problems which could arise and on-going optimization of the equipment. ACAN NOTICE: You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the Contracting Authority. An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a "Statement of Capabilities" that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the Contracting Authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the Contracting Authority will proceed to a full tendering process. Inquiries on Submission of Statement of Capabilities: Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing, either via letter, facsimile or email to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements. The Solicitation Number, Name of Contracting Authority and Closing Date of the ACAN must appear within your Statement of Capabilities in block letters. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Contracting Authority: Melissa Smith, Procurement Officer Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Western Service Centre 300 – 2010 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0M3 Phone: 306-523-6545; Fax: 306-780-5018 Melissa.Smith@agr.gc.ca

REQUIREMENT: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon Research Centre (SRC) in Saskatoon, SK requires service coverage and preventative maintenance for the Illumina Miseq, Hi-Scan with SQ module, and Illumina C-bot equipment. This includes a comprehensive coverage plan with full coverage on all parts, labour and travel; comprehensive 5 × 24 email support and 5 × 18 telephone support (instrument, applications, bioinformatics); three business day average on-site response time; hardware and software updates; on-site applications support; discounts on advanced training and one preventative maintenance visit per year. This specialized equipment can only be serviced by the original supplier, Illumina. The equipment is proprietary to Illumina and Illumina does not provide licenses to outside contractors to service their machines. SCOPE OF WORK: The Illumina MiSeq, Hi-Scan with SQ module and C-bot were purchased previously from Illumina in 2011, 2012 and 2013. This equipment is essential to a number of projects at SRC. In addition, SRC processes samples for researchers at other AAFC centres and for collaborators in Saskatoon. The Illumina equipment is predominantly used for molecular marker analyses, so it is used for identifying genetic variation and mapping traits of interest and thus is essential for numerous projects in both the Genomics group and the breeding section. Some of the equipment is also used for gene discovery work, in particular for genes controlling resistance to abiotic and biotic stress. The equipment is used by multiple labs in Saskatoon. Labs in Fredericton and Winnipeg have also used the equipment for marker work. CONTRACT PERIOD: The Contract will be for the period from March 19, 2015 to March 18, 2016 with two (2), one (1) year options to extend. INITIAL CONTRACT VALUE: Estimated Value: $63,062.00 USD (plus taxes, if applicable) Option Periods: #1 - March 19, 2016 – March 18, 2017 - $65,406.00 (plus taxes, if applicable) #2 - March 19, 2017 – March 18, 2018 - $68,208.00 (plus taxes, if applicable) PROPOSED CONTRACTOR: Illumina, Inc. 5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92121-1975 United States SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: Illumina Canada is the only company that can provide guaranteed equipment coverage and servicing for this equipment. The equipment is proprietary to Illumina and Illumina does not provide licenses to outside contractors to service their machines. Any outside servicing of equipment (other than Illumina), will no longer allow us to purchase upgrades, trade-in’s to the equipment, etc. and Illumina will no longer guarantee that they could fix the equipment if there is a breakdown. The equipment is expensive and the most cost effective way to ensure there are no work stoppages is to maintain a service contract with Illumina for comprehensive services. These services will provide efficient response times for any problems which could arise and on-going optimization of the equipment. ACAN NOTICE: You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the Contracting Authority. An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a "Statement of Capabilities" that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the Contracting Authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the Contracting Authority will proceed to a full tendering process. Inquiries on Submission of Statement of Capabilities: Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing, either via letter, facsimile or email to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements. The Solicitation Number, Name of Contracting Authority and Closing Date of the ACAN must appear within your Statement of Capabilities in block letters. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Contracting Authority: Melissa Smith, Procurement Officer Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Western Service Centre 300 – 2010 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0M3 Phone: 306-523-6545; Fax: 306-780-5018 Melissa.Smith@agr.gc.ca